Church Social
6.9#17 in church background check softwareFrom $60 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitChurch Social vs ChurchSoftware.com Groups
ChurchSoftware.com Groups
8.1#2 in church background check softwareFrom $25 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | Church Social | ChurchSoftware.com Groups |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The public calendar can be displayed on a church website using the API or official WordPress plugin, and calendar subscriptions are supported in Google, Apple, or Outlook. | The maker describes integrations with Facebook for automated posts and event syncing, and SongSelect and PraiseCharts for worship planning resources. |
| Messaging | Members can email the whole congregation or selected groups, reply in the app, attach files, and access archived messages there. | Groups supports focused group messages without reply-all conversations. |
| Security | The security page says the PostgreSQL database is encrypted at rest, HTTPS is required, and passwords are hashed using bcrypt. | The privacy policy says the company uses reasonable security measures and does not guarantee absolute security; it also says it does not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal identification information. |
Church Social plans
- Small$60 a month
- Medium$90 a month
- Large$120 a month
ChurchSoftware.com Groups plans
- Your Church PlanFree
- Background Checks$10, paid once
- Payroll$25 a month
- Two-way Texting$29 a month
- Church Website$59 a month
- Branded Mobile App$149 a month
Pick Church Social if…
Church Social suits congregations looking to manage member information, calendars, group messaging, and contribution records. It is also relevant to churches that want mobile access and calendar display on a church website.
Pick ChurchSoftware.com Groups if…
It suits churches and faith-based nonprofits that need to coordinate groups and group leaders. The maker describes the service as suitable for organizations ranging from church plants to multi-site churches.